The Grounded Podcast & Vestibular Group Fit
The cleverly named, Grounded Podcast, hosted by Dr. Madison Oak, PT, DPT, presents education and support for those with dizziness, vertigo, and vestibular disorders. She covers Vestibular Migraine, Meniere’s Disease, Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness, and more! Recently, I was fortunate enough to be invited for a candid conversation with Madison Oak, aka The Vertigo Doctor, to explore the positive impacts yoga can have on vestibular disorders.
In addition to the podcast, Dr. Madison, along with her business partner, Dr. Jenna Green, developed Vestibular Group Fit, a group therapy program for people experiencing vestibular related illnesses. Collectively, they are both physical therapists with extensive training in vestibular disorders. VGF is designed to help those struggling with these disorders. Members learn more about their condition and how to manage it — for just a couple dollars a day. The online community is a safe space for vestibular warriors to thrive. Specifically, this program assists folks through education, adapted fitness classes, and unlimited support.
I met Dr. Madison via a Zoom call a little over a year ago. I knew right away she was someone I wanted to work with. Her positive and supportive energy along with her get-it-done attitude makes her a dream to partner with.
I began offering adaptive Pilates, yoga, and yoga nidra meditations for Vestibular Group Fit in 2022. Clearly, the opportunity to write yoga nidra scripts specifically designed for those experiencing vertigo is very rewarding. Additionally, offering movement and restorative classes for folks being challenged by these problems enriches me deeply. Furthermore, the community that has grown from VGF is a joy to be part of!
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“Don’t Let Your Vestibular Disorder Control The Lifestyle You Want To Have” Dr. Madison Oak
My Grounded Podcast Episode
Dr. Madison invited me to participate in her podcast, and as you can imagine, I was excited about the opportunity. Unquestionably, she is super easy to talk to and I love to share my passion for yoga with others. We explore topics such as yoga, yoga nidra meditations, and my important work with Vestibular Group Fit. Additionally, we discuss the benefits of yoga practices for the vestibular patient. Enjoy the episode below!
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Final Thoughts
Before I started working with Vestibular Group Fit, I had no idea how challenging a vestibular disorder could be. Keep in mind, I worked in healthcare for a couple of decades and rarely heard the word “vestibular”. This is why I feel what VGF offers is so important. Health disorders, such as these, with little education available, can compound the problem for folks battling it. Often, these people suffer in silence. In contrast, Vestibular Group Fit empowers its members by teaching them how to implement self-support practices.
Dr. Madison has made improving the quality of life for vestibular warriors her life’s work. She jokes that her personality is dizzy! I can concur! She embodies a desire to be a voice for all things dizziness, vertigo, and vestibular! Specifically, VGF offers the tools needed through meditation, mindset classes, support, movement, and education to empower vestibular warriors to live their best lives! If you are struggling with vertigo and looking for support, I encourage you to learn more about The Vertigo Doctor Here!
